Walk

Tennyson Down

Freshwater, South East England

A breezy chalk down walk to the Tennyson Monument and cliffs above the Needles.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

A steady climb from Freshwater Bay up to the monument to Alfred Tennyson, with sea on both sides. Carry on west for views of the Needles. The cliff edge is unfenced, so keep dogs and children close.

Best time
Sunset
Open
All year
Getting there
Car park at Freshwater Bay
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

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